2027 Catalyzing Agroforestry Grant Program - Applications open August 2026
Catalyzing the next phase of agroforestry in the United States
Land Alliance Farm & Folk School
OXFORD, Iowa
Location:
OXFORD, Iowa
Total Acres:
About 300
Agroforestry Acres:
3 acres planted/producing, 69 acres proposed for 2026 planting.
Year Established:
2022
Introduction
Land Alliance Farm & Folk School combines conservation, perennial agriculture, and value added products with land based education, including natural dyes, willow craft, and botanical printing.
Main Agroforestry Species
Elderberries, 3 acres (Bob Gordon, York, Adams, Ranch, East Grove.)
Hazelnuts, 1 acre (Aldera, Het E, Marion, Northern Blais, Grand Traverse, Frank, Kiara.
Hybrid Chestnuts, 1 acre
Craft Willow,
Contact Information
Main Contact:
Anna Geyer, Founder/Owner
Phone
3193256609
Email:
Website:
Social Link
Social Link
Site Visitors
Yes
Nursery or Planting Stock Provider Information
Agroforestry System Design
In addition to our perennial farming, we have installed a 1 acre wetland area, a microbasin, and a pond, all with the intention of slowing water movement, processing it as it moves across the landscape, and providing habitat for wildlife, insects and native plants.
Personal or Collective Experiences
Benefits:
- Increased bird population/activity
- Soil stability and health
- Producing edible crops, and value added products
Challenges
- Increased manual labor
- Weather concerns (heat, drought)
- Market challenges
- Technical assistance
- Limited farmer community
July 27, 2026 at 1:33:21 PM